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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

BLUEWING MOUNTAIN (BLUN2)

Lat: 40.50147°NLon: 119.12161°WElev: 4570.0ft.

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed S 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 23 Apr 07:37 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Gerlach NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Snow level 5900 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Snow level 6100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Snow level 5900 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Snow level 6100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gerlach NV
 40.66°N 119.35°W (Elev. 3970 ft)
Last Update:
4:30 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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